Emerald ash borer toolbox for Wisconsin communities

The Emerald ash borer toolbox for Wisconsin communities is designed for the planning and response needs of municipal governments concerning this insect pest. For general EAB information not specific to municipal readiness, see the Wisconsin EAB information source [exit DNR]. That website includes current information for homeowners, woodland owners, industry professionals and others on how to identify EAB and ash trees, signs & symptoms, known EAB locations in Wisconsin, quarantines, regulations, pesticides and much more.

Ordinances

Local authority and responsibility to manage EAB

Sample ordinances (No endorsement implied. The following ordinances are meant to be used as examples, are intended to assist units of government in enacting their own ordinances and are only advisory. Please consult your corporation counsel on any matters relating to implementing your own ordinances.)